The 13 Most Common Forms of Cancer
27
Jul
Posted by: Joyz in: Blogging
In terms of Health and Wellness Issue, these are the list of most common forms of cancer in 2008 according of American Cancer Society.
- 1. Nonmelanoma skin cancer: more than 1 million estimated new cases
- 2. Lung cancer: over 215,000 new cases
- 3. Prostate cancer: over 186,000 new cases
- 4. Breast cancer (female): over 182,000 new cases
- 5. Colon and rectal cancers: nearly 149,000 new cases
- 6. Bladder cancer: nearly 69,000 new cases
- 7. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: over 66,000 new cases
- 8. Melanoma: over 62,000 new cases
- 9. Kidney (Renal Cell) cancer: over 46,000 new cases
- 10. Leukemia: over 44,000 new cases
- 11. Endometrial cancer: over 40,000 new cases
- 12. Pancreatic cancer: over 37,600 new cases
- 13. Thyroid cancer: over 37,000 new cases
Anyway, to avoid there is also a keys to prevention which could reduce risk from these variety of cancers as many of these are only just influenced by lifestyles.
7 Responses
Kathy A
27|Jul|2008 1Pancreatic cancer is not caused by smoking thus the specialists told us . My love had none of the things mentioned as causing it . Doctors said it was something they didn’t know the cause of. Sorry but this info is wrong.
KATHLEEN SANGAS
27|Jul|2008 2I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PAPILLARY FOLLICULAR VARIANT THYROID
CANCER IN 1993. SINCE THEN, I HAVE HEARD OF SO MANY OTHERS
WITH THE SAME. JUST RECENTLY, MY BOSS.
WHAT COULD CAUSE THIS TO BE SO COMMON
Diann B
27|Jul|2008 3This list left off a BIGGIE Esophageal Cancer!!!
It killed my husband in less than 2 years. It is
so common now days. They really need to update
this list!
lynn abbott
27|Jul|2008 4I agree–esophagael cancer is deadly! My husband died within 6 months at age 45. More information needs to be spread about this deadly disease before more fathers and husbands are wiped out.
Glenn
27|Jul|2008 5Of all the cancers I would opine that Prostate cancer is the most treatable if you just get proper diagnosis, EARLY!
Ollie Lacy
28|Jul|2008 6Why is there so little mention of vaginal cancer?
Sheila
28|Jul|2008 7I just found out that I have small cell cancer of the right lung. and some in my liver. I start chemo today but I am going to fight this and I have lots of faith and the Lord is going to take care of me. The only thing that I am afaid of is losing my hair but i know it will happen so i just get a wig and go on with my life. I do not feel bad I just have pain in my right side near my ribs. just keep me in your Prayers.
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